Create With Kotlin Multiplatform and Win a Trip to KotlinConf 2025!

Ksenia Shneyveys

To all students and recent graduates: The Kotlin Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest! Showcase your creativity and coding skills by building a cross-platform project using Kotlin Multiplatform and win a trip to KotlinConf 2025, the largest Kotlin event of the year. 

Take part

Kotlin Multiplatform allows you to create apps that run on Android, iOS, desktop, web, and server – all from a single codebase. Now is your chance to put this technology to the test and show off what you can build. Experts from the Kotlin Multiplatform team at JetBrains will support you with regular live Q&A sessions!

The creators of the top three projects will win a trip to KotlinConf 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, taking place on May 22–23, 2025! Plus, the authors of all valid entries will receive Kotlin souvenirs. 

Key dates:

• Contest starts on September 9, 2024
• Submission deadline is January 14, 2025
• Winners are announced on January 24, 2025

How to participate:

1. Join the community: Stay updated and get guidance by joining our dedicated Slack channel. We’ll announce the live Q&A sessions with Kotlin Multiplatform experts from JetBrains there.

2. Read and agree to the complete contest rules.

3. Build your project: Your project must use Kotlin Multiplatform and run on at least two platforms. Get creative – choose a topic that excites you and shows off the power of Kotlin Multiplatform.

4. Submit: Upload your project to GitHub with a comprehensive README file and clear instructions on how to launch it on all supported platforms.

Eligibility:

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You must be currently enrolled or have been enrolled in an accredited educational program within the last 12 months.

Read the complete rules

Prizes:

• The authors of the top three projects will win a trip to KotlinConf 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark, taking place on May 22–23, 2025, including travel, accommodation, and conference tickets. They will also get recognition on the KotlinConf website and social media channels and receive swag.
• The contributors of all other valid entries will receive neat Kotlin souvenirs for participating.

Helpful materials:

• Kotlin Multiplatform official documentation.
• PeopleInSpace – multiplatform sample projects.
• More samples of multiplatform projects.
• Compose Multiplatform – a video tutorial.

Previous winners:

• Ahmet Burak Ilhan, Istanbul Biruni University, Turkey, DoGoodMobile
• Brian Kamau Mbigo, Multimedia University of Kenya, Kenya, VisioZoezi
• Maciej Procyk, University of Warsaw, Poland, Mini-games
• Patrycja Bachleda, Florida Institute of Technology, USA, College Advisor

• Samson Aricha Momanyi, Technical University of Mombasa, Kenya, Organiks

• Caleb Asira Etemesi, Strathmore University, Kenya, Pixly

Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to learn, create, and win. Whether you’re new to Kotlin Multiplatform or an experienced developer, this contest is a fantastic way to explore the technology, learn from the experts, and connect with the global Kotlin community!

For more details, visit the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest page.

We’re excited to see what you build. Good luck!

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